Op Sindoor historic example in fight against terror: President Droupadi Murmu

New Delhi: Lauding the nation’s decisive response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said ‘Operation Sindoor’ showed that our armed forces are prepared to meet any eventuality when it comes to guarding the nation.

In her address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day, the President said, “With strategic clarity and technical capability, they destroyed terrorist hubs across the border. I believe, Operation Sindoor will go down in history as an example in humanity’s fight against terrorism.”

“Operation Sindoor was also a test case of the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission in the defence sector. The outcome has proved that we are on the right path. Our indigenous manufacturing has achieved the critical level that makes us self-sufficient in meeting many of our security requirements. These are landmark achievements in India’s defence history since Independence,” she said.

Highlighting the country’s economic development, the President said that India is well on the way to becoming self-reliant and moving ahead with great confidence to be a developed economy by 2047.

Noting that the country’s economy is in the pink of health with inflation under control, and exports rising, she said India’s achievements are more noticeable with GDP growing at 6.5% in the last fiscal, making the country one of fastest growing economies in the world.

She attributed the achievements on the economic front to the carefully calibrated reforms, sagacious economic management, hard work and dedication of farmers.

Observing that a large number of people have been pulled out of poverty through good governance, the President said the government has been running a series of welfare initiatives for the poor and also for those who have risen above the poverty line, but are still vulnerable.

She also said the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has brought in far-reaching changes, aligning learning with values and skills with tradition. The government has created the most conducive ecosystem for those with entrepreneurial aspirations, she added.

India’s global chess domination was lauded by the President. The country is on the cusp of “transformative changes” in the sporting arena, she said.